Eli Bichler | Production Line Lead
YEARS AT KRIER FOODS: 10
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job? Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues. Fix any breakdowns that might happen throughout my shift with the equipment. Run preventative maintenance on machines to ensure we can keep production running smoothly.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path? While in High School I did a Youth Co-Op for CNC and a Youth Apprenticeship in Maintenance. After High School, I went to Lakeshore Technical College for an associate degree in Electro-Mechanical maintenance.
What is the best part about your job? There is always something new and different going on. The work isn’t super repetitive, and I always have an opportunity to learn.
Grayson Cary | Production Line Lead
YEARS AT KRIER FOODS: 2
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job? Responsible for keeping the production lines running throughout the day. Troubleshooting any issues that might arise while the product is running, and work towards reaching production goals.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path? I started as a Machine Operator and continued learning more about the equipment to move to a Utility position. My supervisor helped by continuing to train me which has allowed me to move into the Line Lead position.
What is the best part about your job? The support and guidance from leadership across the company along with their willingness to guide and train us to reach our full potential.